Infection control nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between infection control nurse and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Infection control nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage cases of patients recently hospitalize, afflict with chronic debilitating conditions and other long-term care needs.
• Provide all in-service instruction to all employees and new staff members base on OSHA and state regulations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with national and regulatory bodies such as JCAHO, CDC, OSHA, and FDA.
• Track CPR renewals for medical staff.
• Update and maintain TB and vaccination records for all employees and residents.
• Perform annual TB skin test for employees and MDOC inmates in prison.
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Registered nurse charge nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage intravenous therapy via peripheral and central catheters; antibiotic, TPN/lipid, constant cardiac medication infusion and fluid administration.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Assess and carefully monitor medically diverse patients who require telemetry and safely administer medications.
• Collaborate with ICU team to provide excellent patient care utilizing critical thinking skills and evidence-base practice.
• Document patient medical history and symptoms, administer treatment and medications, and follow-up with patients during rehabilitation.
• Respond to codes, administering CPR and oxygen, monitoring vitals and preparing medications in anticipation of physician orders.
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